Historical Films
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By: Carolyn M Cash
England's most celebrated leading lady was actually a man during the Restoration, as women were forbidden to appear on stage. The law changes and he becomes unemployed. more...
Coco Before Chanel Movie Review
By: Gil Mansergh
Coco Before Chanel is much more than just a biopic starring Audrey Tatou. It recreates the patriarchal France from Colette's "Gigi" in much more realistic terms. more...
The People v. Leo Frank - A Review
By: Mark Oehlert
Can the Jews ever really feel at home anywhere in this world? That seems to be the question posed by the documentary, "The People v. Leo Frank', airing tonight on PBS more...
By: Dugan McShain
Based on the childhood of John Boorman and his family's experiences during the German blitz of London, a British boy watches his world change from the violence of war more...
Amelia Earhart's Life Being Made into Movie
By: Rhonda Campbell
October 23, 2009 the legendary woman pilot, Amelia Earhart, is slated to have her life set to film in the major motion picture aptly titled Amelia. more...
By: Lisa Sanderson
Coco Avant Chanel is a lush and beautiful movie but it doesn't shy away from Chanel's humble origins. more...
Top Hollywood Historical Films
By: Deanna Proach
There are a number of historic films that have hit the charts as Hollywood's top films. All of these films featured popular stars and had compelling story lines. more...
By: Adam Gilmore
Oliver Stone compiles a remarkable case against the accepted version of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and lends credence to the grassy knoll theory. more...
Critical Theory in The Good Shepherd
By: Sandra Causey
In The Good Shepherd, the characters and themes display characteristics that are compatible with many critical theory perspectives. more...
Frost/Nixon: Fictional Look At Famous Interview
By: Mckenzie Cassidy
Frost/Nixon highlights one of the most famously referenced interviews in the history of American media, but according to filmmakers it fictionalizes some scenes. more...
Claire Danes and Billy Crudup shine in this compelling drama depicting the transformation of women's roles on the English stage. more...
By: Denise Castillón
This historical drama spotlights a controversial sexual relationship between Dali and poet Federico García Lorca in the midst of Spain's restrictive fascist society. more...
Little Ashes, starring Robert Pattinson, is a compelling dialogue between possible lovers Salvador Dali and Federico Garcia Lorca. 8/10. more...
Becoming Jane is a charmer of a film that embellishes a bit on the details of Jane Austen's life. more...
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